Patient's question:
Patient, male, 11 years old. He often experiences dizziness, and in the past, it was usually resolved after a few days of intravenous infusion.At the end of last year, an MRI scan revealed demyelinating lesions in the brain. This year, he has frequently experienced dizziness and vomiting. Since the beginning of this month, the symptoms have worsened. Currently, he is receiving nutrient infusions, which have been administered for more than two weeks, but there has been no improvement.
Doctor's answer:
Early treatment primarily relied on hormone and nutritional therapy, but the efficacy was difficult to control, and the side effects could lead to a decline in the immune system. Occasionally, with viral or inflammatory infections, the condition would recur, causing further nerve damage and exacerbating symptoms. If proper treatment is not received, the damaged nerves may experience recurrence and delayed multifocal sclerosis or lesion softening, leading to further nerve damage and secondary dementia or paralysis. The best recovery depends on early treatment.